Cairns Council
- There are around 166,788 residents living in Cairns Council
- Most residents are families, with 24% aged under 18 years old
- Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by mortgaged owners

Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
$669,969
House median sale price
11.5% Growth
L
ast 12 months
$394,355
Unit median sale price
17.9% Growth
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
19 Days
House median days on market
18 Days
Unit median days on market
4,571 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
1,018 Properties
Available in the last month
Cairns Council residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
Under 18
Is the most common age range
Mortgaged Owners
Most common occupant type
Families
Most common household profile
Professionals
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are mortgaged owners.
65,930
Total properties
Mortgaged Owners
(33%)
Renters
(32%)
Outright Owners
(25%)
Other
(9%)
Community Housing
(1%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.
77,135
Total properties
Detached Houses
(64%)
Apartments
(23%)
Townhouses
(10%)
Other
(3%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is under 18.
Under 18
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is families.
Lone Parents
Couples
Families
Singles
Other
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $35k - $78k per year.
111,204
individuals
$35k - $78k
(41%)
$0k - $34k
(36%)
$79k - $103k
(12%)
$104k - $182k
(9%)
$182k+
(2%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Cairns Council.
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2
3
4
5
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